EPA v. BLACKHAWK ENERGY, LLC

Case summary

9/3/2013 - CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER ISSUDED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $3,500. RESPONDENT SHALL MAKE PAYMENT WITHIN THIRTY DAYS. ORDER ALLEGES: RESPONDENT'S PERMIT REQUIRED THE PERMITEE TO MAINTAIN A MAXIMUM INJECTION PRESSURE OF 600 psig IN ACCORDANCE WITH 40 CFR SECTION 144.28(d). DURING THE FIELD INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON AUGUST 7, 2012, BY THE EPA, THE INJECTION PRESSURE WAS OBSERVED TO BE 910 psig FOR THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT WELL AS SHOWN: LUTHER MCINTOSH #2 THEREFORE, YOU IN VIOLATION OF THE SDWA, FOR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE MAXIUM INJECTION PRESSURE. RESPONDENT FAILED TO TIMELY SUBMIT MONITORING RESULTS. IN VIOLATION OF SDWA, 40 CFR SECTION 146.23(b) AND 40 CFR SECTION 144.51(a). RESPONDENT FAILED TO TIMELY SUBMIT FLUID ANALYSIS REPORTS. IN VIOLATION OF SDWA, 40 CFR SECTION 144.51(a) AND 40 CFR SECTIN 146.23(b)(1).

Defendants (1)

• BLACKHAWK ENERGY, LLC (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• LUTHER MCINTOSH #3 UIC WELL (BLACKHAWK ENERGY LLC)

  LAT/LONG: N37.12964 / W-87.28235, GREENVILLE, KY, 42345

  Registry ID: 110054914688

• LUTHER MCINTOSH #2 UIC WELL (BLACKHAWK ENERGY, LLC)

  LAT/LONG: N37.13221 / W87.28278, GREENVILLE, KY, 42345

  Registry ID: 110054914651

Statutes cited

• SDWA 1422/1423 — UIC Regulations Classes I - V

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BLACKHAWK ENERGY, LLCentered 2013-09-03

  Primary law: SDWA

  Federal penalty: $3,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-09-03Final Order Issued
• 2013-09-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-09-09Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-11-04Enforcement Action Closed